STATE NEWS
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted in connection with a hit in run incident that resulted in the death of a nine-year-old girl in San Antonio. “Our frontline CBP officers maintained their vigilance and through the utilization of
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that Noel Sanchez Jr., formerly the Deputy Commander for the South Texas Campaign, will serve as Acting Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office. Sanchez succeeds Eugenio Garza, Jr. who retired Jan. 3 after completing 42 years of federal service. “I am excited
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, BROWNSVILLE, Texas –Marine Interdiction Agents (MIAs) from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air and Marine, Brownsville Marine Unit, working in a coordinated response effort with the U.S. Coast Guard and Port Isabel fire and police officials, recently helped effect the rescue and stabilization of a distressed subject suffering
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Consumer Product Safety Commission investigators have seized more than 200,000 toy dolls arriving from China due to high levels of phthalates, a group of banned chemical compounds. Officials seized a total of 10 shipments valued at nearly $500,000 at the
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, PROGRESO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the Progreso-Donna Port of Entry recently intercepted a rare pest only discovered for the third time in the U.S. in a shipment of cucumbers. “Our CBP agriculture specialists applied their attention to detail and intercepted a rare
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four U.I.S.D. students were among those honored as November 2013 Youths of the Month during a reception hosted by United South High School. The students were joined by their nominating educators, counselors and families as they were recognized for their excellence in academics and service to community. Recognitions are sponsored in
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Tuesday seized more than a ton of marijuana intermingled in a pottery shipment during a routine inspection at World Trade Bridge. “Our CBP officers put it all together and successfully targeted and interdicted this significant load
(Laredo, Tx)-Mariscos El Pescador and LaredoBuzz.Com teamed up once again this time for an early Veterans Day Celebration. The event was held in conjunction with local veterans groups , The Texas National Guard and area high school R.O.T.C. programs. El Pescador extended an invitation for a 50% discount to all local veterans. Military documentaries were
Courtesy Richard Pauza, Laredo, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized yet another large quantity of alleged crystal methamphetamines when they intercepted 114 pounds of the alleged narcotic in one single enforcement action. The large quantity of methamphetamines is valued at over $3.6 million. “CBP officers have
Courtesy David Leo, AUSTIN, TX— The Texas Association of Business has released its report card for the 83rd Legislative Session and has named Representative Richard Peña Raymond a Fighter for Free Enterprise. Rep. Raymond scored an 87 percent out of a possible 100 percent. “We applaud Rep. Raymond for his business friendly votes this past
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